Park Worker - Addison Oaks Park & Campground

Oakland County•Leonard, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is seeking Park Workers for Addison Oaks Park & Campground. These are part-time positions, limited to 1,000 hours per year with flexible scheduling, running from July through the end of October. Applicants must be available to work on-site, including some evenings and weekends through October. The role involves customer service and light maintenance duties. Rangers will answer questions about park procedures, reservations, and equipment rental, and perform tasks like trash removal, pruning, line trimming, painting, and custodial duties. Contact Station staff will use a point-of-sale system to process transactions for permits and tickets for overnight or day use, and may also perform duties of other part-time seasonal employees. Responsible for proper work procedures and safety practices. May be assigned to various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Requirements

Must have passed their 18th birthday OR be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate or the State requirements for a G.E.D. certificate; OR be an emancipated minor.
Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
Out of country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur’s license.

Nice To Haves

Reasonable knowledge of customer service interactions and ability to communicate with others
Some knowledge of the use of elementary hand and power tools.
Reasonable knowledge of and ability to practice standard safety techniques.
Reasonable ability to perform routine, repetitive, and/or manual tasks.
Reasonable ability to maintain personal cleanliness and a presentable public appearance.
Reasonable ability to follow standardized oral and written instructions.
Reasonable ability to work and cooperate in a team effort, when necessary, to successfully complete an assignment.

Responsibilities

Perform customer service and light maintenance duties throughout the park day use and campground.
Answer questions regarding directions, park procedures, reservations and the renting of park equipment.
Perform trash removal, pruning, line trimming, painting and custodial duties in restrooms, rentals, and public areas as needed.
Utilize a point-of-sale computer system to process customer service transactions from in-person guests or over the phone.
Write permits and tickets for overnight or day use by campers and park patrons.
Perform the duties of other part-time seasonal employees in various classes when necessary to meet staffing needs.
Responsible for proper work procedures and safety practices.
May be assigned to a day, afternoon or midnight shift, during weekdays, weekends and/or holidays to meet staffing requirements.
Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Answers guest inquiries such as providing directions within the park, emergency procedures, lost and found procedures, and handle complaints and other situations.
Ensures the assigned work area is clean and organized by frequently ensuring merchandise is stocked, is free of debris or trash, and is presentable.
Performs customer service duties and office assignments, including typing park correspondence, answering phone inquiries and filing.
Assists with groundskeeping and maintenance duties as directed by higher level staff which may include operating power equipment such as chainsaws, line trimmers, mowers, or tractors, using hand tools such as trimmers, shovels, trowels or performing other maintenance support tasks and custodial duties.
Supports safety of park guests through observation, reporting of risks, and participating in emergency response protocols and reporting as directed by higher level staff and emergency response teams.
Issue receipts and account for cash received from park users and answer public inquiries regarding directions, park procedures, and information regarding reservations and the renting of park equipment.
Maintenance staff perform groundskeeping duties including mowing using power equipment and tractors, trash removal, tree maintenance including planting, pruning, and line trimming, and custodial duties in restrooms, rentals, and public areas.
May assist with preventive and general maintenance work required in the construction, renovation, and general maintenance and repair of Parks and Recreation buildings, projects, facilities, and grounds.